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by annoyingnoob 2383 days ago
What is the physical size of the labels? I want to make sure they will fit on smaller parts.

What type of adhesive is used? I wouldn't want it to be too permanent.

Sounds like you are building an asset/inventory tracking system. You might want to think about Equipment Calibration too. I've seen a lot of asset tracking software - most of it cannot keep track of calibration dates, certificates, vendors, etc.

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The size of the labels is 28mm x 76mm x 0.5mm. We’d love to get smaller, but at the moment, we’re concentrating on making them thinner. The adhesive is acrylic-based and pretty strong. Some of our initial applications are things like tools and storage containers. Down the road, there might be applications for a more re-stickable variant with an adhesive similar to that used for Post-it notes. Interesting thought regarding equipment calibration labels (i.e. electronic test equipment? scientific or lab equipment?). Maybe even food staples like coffee beans, oils, or longer term perishables like pharmaceuticals even.
Thanks! That is helpful.

Yes, in my case its test equipment (tools, lab equipment, scientific instruments, all of that). I know that tiny torque wrench is in the lab somewhere and I know it needs to be calibrated. Now if I could only find the damn thing...

I want to walk around the lab and get alerts for things that are out of calibration, or will be out of cal within 30 days. Most of our items need calibration every year, a battery in your device that lasts more than a year would be a necessity for me.